She was employed at the S&W Motel in St. Marys for many years and also the Valley Nursing Home. She had volunteered for more than 20 years at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital and loved playing bingo and cards. Her family and grandchildren were the most important things in her life.

Graveside funeral rites are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys, the Rev. Travis Keller officiating. Memorial gifts may be given to Putnam County Hospice.